CVE-2023-38121

Name: CVE-2023-38121
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-05-03T02:15:56.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9/10EPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38121 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9/10 on the CVSS scale. Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Inductive Automation Ignition OPC UA Quick Client Cross-Site Scripting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Inductive Automation Ignition. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of the id parameter provided to the Inductive Automation Ignition web interface. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of user-supplied data, which can lead to the injection of an arbitrary script. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code in the context of SYSTEM. Was ZDI-CAN-20355.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Inductiveautomation	Ignition	< 8.1.26

References

https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/Third Party Advisory
https://inductiveautomation.com/blog/inductive-automation-participates-in-pwn2own-to-strengthen-ignition-securityVendor Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-23-1012/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38121?

How severe is CVE-2023-38121?

CVE-2023-38121 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38121?

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Source: NVD / NIST